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Old Apr 9, 2024 | 02:16 PM
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Installed the aftermarket trimmer valence last Saturday

Wasn't as easy as the youtube videos showed. 2 screws (2nd one in from the edges on both sides) held things up. I had to take off the fender supporting brackets and loosen another (bottom bolt off and loosen the top). The clips that stayed with the original valance (too big for me-new/used truck) easily transferred to the aftermarket trimmer valance. Did remove the large brackets closer to the middle and zip tie a cable up a bit higher. 5/16th, 13mm, 15mm sockets. Also had to use a box wrench for a couple of bolts.

 
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Old Apr 9, 2024 | 02:20 PM
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So there you go!
Now sure if there is a difference, but that listing is for a 2020-2022. The OP has a 2024.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2024 | 02:23 PM
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Any OEM sites recommended. A quick search turned up nothing...
 
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Old Apr 9, 2024 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Member No. 1
So there you go!
Now sure if there is a difference, but that listing is for a 2020-2022. The OP has a 2024.
Amazon Amazon
 
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Old Apr 9, 2024 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by f250blueoval
If only the 2wd version existed they would just be removed like they were on earlier trucks for decades.

The swoop forward is very unfinished.
Disagree; it's the huge length/drop of the 4x4 one that causes most people to want to modify or replace it. As far as the "swoop forward" you are the first person to mention it in the last half dozen threads on the subject so I think it's a you thing. In any case it's personal preference and based on the number of people here that have purchased the 2wd one, people like it......but if not, the tremor one is available or you can remove it completely, though I think that looks trashy if you still have the stock bumper.

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Old Apr 9, 2024 | 02:39 PM
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Ouch! $194!
Dealer quoted me around $130 for OEM.
But thanks for the leg work!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2024 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasJackKin
2024 F-250 Lariat Ultimate W/black appearance package. Should I just take the front air dam off, or order an air dam for a trimmer and install it? Any pros or cons with ether option?
On my 22’ the front license plate mounts to the valence so you might need it for that.

i’m in agreement with @Member No. 1 . I am going to trim mine before I tear it off hunting. I almost tore it off last season and I have just been waiting for the warmer weather.


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Old Apr 9, 2024 | 09:46 PM
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Here’s the Tremor valance. Used Ford Pass points. Absolutely no effect on fuel mileage.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2024 | 12:21 AM
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Why go through the trouble of removing it or replacing it? Just backup through some deep snow and it’s gone.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2024 | 04:49 AM
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Here is a before and affter of replacing a 8" 4wd valance with a 4" 2wd valance. I've noticed no difference in mileage.



 
Old Apr 10, 2024 | 04:57 AM
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I cut down the one on my 2018. It was a little different design, so it was easier to cut it. On the 2024, it does have a bit of a lip that "swoops forward" as F250blueoval said, and the length I wanted would have put the cut right in the middle of that "swoop".
I debated on the Tremor valence, but I thought it looked a bit too short for my tastes...maybe if it was 1" longer.

So I went with the 2WD valence. It was $71 at my dealer, but I used points and ordered it the first week I had the truck. Looks great!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2024 | 05:55 AM
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Here is a before and after of replacing a 8" 4wd valance with a 4" 2wd valance. I've noticed no difference in mileage.


This ^^^ looks so much better!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2024 | 06:34 AM
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This ^^^ looks so much better!
After the change I thought the same thing.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2024 | 06:46 AM
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My 2WD was OEM and $80 and change from Lakeland Ford's online store. Way cheaper than the aftermarket posted here from the Amazonians...

I still have the original 4WD one if anyone wants it for a good price. Pick up or you pay the shipping.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2024 | 07:57 AM
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I’ve had two 2022’s cut both of them. I cut it down to 2 inches. The second picture is how much I removed 8 inches.
 
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